LONDON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - London Bullion Market Association
(LBMA):
* association has shortlisted five companies to submit
proposals for providing clearing services and technology for its
planned reform of the London gold market
* proposal deadline is mid-March, with decision on chosen
provider expected in the second quarter and target delivery data
in the second half
* News comes after 20 entities responded to the request for
information in November last year